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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,832.02, 77,039.51 and 33,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55,832.02, 77,039.51 and 33,170.42 is: 45,770.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55,832.02 : 77,039.51 = 33,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55,832.02/77,039.51 = 33,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55,832.02x = 77,039.51 × 33,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55,832.02x = 2,555,432,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,432,930.04/55,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,770.03

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